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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 534.33 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 534.33 and 304.02 is: 419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 534.33 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/534.33 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 534.33 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 162,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,447.01/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.86

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