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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.51, 530.83 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.51, 530.83 and 302.48 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.51 : 530.83 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.51/530.83 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.51x = 530.83 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.51x = 160,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,565.46/385.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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