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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 530.74 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 530.74 and 301.40 is: 416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 530.74 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/530.74 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 530.74 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 159,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,965.04/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.45

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