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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.99, 576.24 and 303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.99, 576.24 and 303.58 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.99 : 576.24 = 303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.99/576.24 = 303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.99x = 576.24 × 303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.99x = 174,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,934.94/384.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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