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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.77, 530.94 and 306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.77, 530.94 and 306.29 is: 422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.77 : 530.94 = 306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.77/530.94 = 306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.77x = 530.94 × 306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.77x = 162,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,622.94/384.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.65

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