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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.72, 528.89 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.72, 528.89 and 304.90 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.72 : 528.89 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.72/528.89 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.72x = 528.89 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.72x = 161,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,255.71/383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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