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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 529.54 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 529.54 and 311.18 is: 428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 529.54 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/529.54 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 529.54 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 164,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,778.83/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.43

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