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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 532.74 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 532.74 and 304.04 is: 418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 532.74 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/532.74 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 532.74 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 161,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,974.27/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.88

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