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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.98, 577.76 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.98, 577.76 and 308.61 is: 463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.98 : 577.76 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.98/577.76 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.98x = 577.76 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.98x = 178,300.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,300.97/384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.15

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