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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 534.15 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 534.15 and 308.43 is: 425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 534.15 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/534.15 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 534.15 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 164,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,747.88/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.73

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