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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.63, 534.32 and 304.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.63, 534.32 and 304.59 is: 419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.63 : 534.32 = 304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.63/534.32 = 304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.63x = 534.32 × 304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.63x = 162,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,747.01/387.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.85

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