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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.52, 534.90 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.52, 534.90 and 300.24 is: 414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.52 : 534.90 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.52/534.90 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.52x = 534.90 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.52x = 160,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,599.50/387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.43

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