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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.45, 535.92 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.45, 535.92 and 304.74 is: 420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.45 : 535.92 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.45/535.92 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.45x = 535.92 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.45x = 163,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,316.26/388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.43

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