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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.10, 533.14 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.10, 533.14 and 304.08 is: 418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.10 : 533.14 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.10/533.14 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.10x = 533.14 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.10x = 162,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,117.21/387.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.80

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