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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 528.86 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 528.86 and 300.08 is: 414.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 528.86 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/528.86 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 528.86 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 158,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,700.31/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.36

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