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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.48, 534.44 and 303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.48, 534.44 and 303.29 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.48 : 534.44 = 303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.48/534.44 = 303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.48x = 534.44 × 303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.48x = 162,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,086.12/387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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