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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 533.79 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 533.79 and 304.36 is: 419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 533.79 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/533.79 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 533.79 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 162,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,462.99/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.83

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