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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 533.63 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 533.63 and 308.10 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 533.63 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/533.63 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 533.63 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 164,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,411.40/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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