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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.63, 528.77 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.63, 528.77 and 305.25 is: 420.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.63 : 528.77 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.63/528.77 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.63x = 528.77 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.63x = 161,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,405.52/383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.74

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