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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.94, 528.66 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.94, 528.66 and 305.10 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.94 : 528.66 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.94/528.66 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.94x = 528.66 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.94x = 161,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,294.17/383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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