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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.04, 528.09 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.04, 528.09 and 304.62 is: 419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.04 : 528.09 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.04/528.09 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.04x = 528.09 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.04x = 160,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,866.78/383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.97

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