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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 530.93 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 530.93 and 318.96 is: 439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 530.93 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/530.93 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 530.93 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 169,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,343.84/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.76

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