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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 530.36 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 530.36 and 301.46 is: 415.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 530.36 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/530.36 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 530.36 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 159,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,882.33/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.84

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