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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 533.91 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 533.91 and 304.22 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 533.91 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/533.91 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 533.91 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 162,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,428.58/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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