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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.90, 530.58 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.90, 530.58 and 301.74 is: 415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.90 : 530.58 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.90/530.58 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.90x = 530.58 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.90x = 160,097.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,097.21/384.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.94

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