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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 529.94 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 529.94 and 209.36 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 529.94 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/529.94 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 529.94 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 110,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,948.76/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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