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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 529.08 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 529.08 and 305.34 is: 420.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 529.08 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/529.08 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 529.08 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 161,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,549.29/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.96

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