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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.11, 531.56 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.11, 531.56 and 306.56 is: 423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.11 : 531.56 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.11/531.56 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.11x = 531.56 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.11x = 162,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,950.84/385.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.13

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