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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.16, 530.40 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.16, 530.40 and 301.60 is: 416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.16 : 530.40 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.16/530.40 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.16x = 530.40 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.16x = 159,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,968.64/384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.41

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