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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.06, 530.31 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.06, 530.31 and 306.78 is: 423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.06 : 530.31 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.06/530.31 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.06x = 530.31 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.06x = 162,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,688.50/384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.60

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