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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.97, 533.40 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.97, 533.40 and 303.95 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.97 : 533.40 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.97/533.40 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.97x = 533.40 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.97x = 162,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,124.26/386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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