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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 530.46 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 530.46 and 302.00 is: 416.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 530.46 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/530.46 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 530.46 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 160,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,196.27/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.51

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