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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.74, 579.23 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.74, 579.23 and 304.95 is: 457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.74 : 579.23 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.74/579.23 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.74x = 579.23 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.74x = 176,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,632.49/385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.90

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