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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.30, 530.21 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.30, 530.21 and 301.31 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.30 : 530.21 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.30/530.21 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.30x = 530.21 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.30x = 159,755.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,755.68/384.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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