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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 530.25 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 530.25 and 313.13 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 530.25 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/530.25 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 530.25 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 166,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,037.18/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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