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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.83, 521.05 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.83, 521.05 and 304.98 is: 419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.83 : 521.05 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.83/521.05 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.83x = 521.05 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.83x = 158,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,909.83/378.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.48

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