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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 529.92 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 529.92 and 280.68 is: 387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 529.92 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/529.92 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 529.92 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 148,737.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,737.95/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.34

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