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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.43, 577.44 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.43, 577.44 and 304.03 is: 455.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.43 : 577.44 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.43/577.44 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.43x = 577.44 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.43x = 175,557.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,557.64/385.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.48

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