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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 530.15 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 530.15 and 305.64 is: 421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 530.15 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/530.15 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 530.15 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 162,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,033.52/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.44

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