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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.84, 583.87 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.84, 583.87 and 301.68 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.84 : 583.87 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.84/583.87 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.84x = 583.87 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.84x = 176,141.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,141.90/387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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