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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 576.36 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 576.36 and 310.44 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 576.36 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/576.36 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 576.36 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 178,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,925.20/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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