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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.43, 530.55 and 301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.43, 530.55 and 301.69 is: 416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.43 : 530.55 = 301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.43/530.55 = 301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.43x = 530.55 × 301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.43x = 160,061.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,061.63/384.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.36

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