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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.99, 532.59 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.99, 532.59 and 303.10 is: 418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.99 : 532.59 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.99/532.59 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.99x = 532.59 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.99x = 161,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,428.03/385.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.22

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