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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 577.98 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 577.98 and 304.43 is: 456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 577.98 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/577.98 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 577.98 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 175,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,951.56/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.03

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