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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 528.96 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 528.96 and 304.74 is: 420.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 528.96 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/528.96 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 528.96 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 161,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,195.27/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.98

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