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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.84, 529.96 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.84, 529.96 and 300.88 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.84 : 529.96 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.84/529.96 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.84x = 529.96 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.84x = 159,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,454.36/383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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