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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.51, 529.45 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.51, 529.45 and 301.48 is: 415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.51 : 529.45 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.51/529.45 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.51x = 529.45 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.51x = 159,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,618.59/384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.12

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