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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.61, 528.96 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.61, 528.96 and 303.72 is: 418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.61 : 528.96 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.61/528.96 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.61x = 528.96 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.61x = 160,655.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,655.73/383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.80

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