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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.28, 530.76 and 318.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.28, 530.76 and 318.61 is: 438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.28 : 530.76 = 318.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.28/530.76 = 318.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.28x = 530.76 × 318.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.28x = 169,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,105.44/385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.92

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