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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.96, 529.31 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.96, 529.31 and 305.31 is: 420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.96 : 529.31 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.96/529.31 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.96x = 529.31 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.96x = 161,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,605.24/383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.89

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