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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.00, 529.92 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.00, 529.92 and 209.34 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.00 : 529.92 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.00/529.92 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.00x = 529.92 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.00x = 110,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,934.90/384.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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