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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.11, 529.63 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.11, 529.63 and 305.27 is: 420.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.11 : 529.63 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.11/529.63 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.11x = 529.63 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.11x = 161,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,680.15/384.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.92

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