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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.30, 532.39 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.30, 532.39 and 303.06 is: 418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.30 : 532.39 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.30/532.39 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.30x = 532.39 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.30x = 161,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,346.11/385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.75

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