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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.35, 576.83 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.35, 576.83 and 303.03 is: 453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.35 : 576.83 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.35/576.83 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.35x = 576.83 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.35x = 174,795.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,795.28/385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.60

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