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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.65, 529.99 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.65, 529.99 and 305.48 is: 422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.65 : 529.99 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.65/529.99 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.65x = 529.99 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.65x = 161,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,901.91/383.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.01

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