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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.02, 534.66 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.02, 534.66 and 304.13 is: 420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.02 : 534.66 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.02/534.66 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.02x = 534.66 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.02x = 162,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,606.15/387.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.15

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