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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.80, 535.72 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.80, 535.72 and 301.58 is: 416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.80 : 535.72 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.80/535.72 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.80x = 535.72 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.80x = 161,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,562.44/387.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.61

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