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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.03, 530.67 and 290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.03, 530.67 and 290.61 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.03 : 530.67 = 290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.03/530.67 = 290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.03x = 530.67 × 290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.03x = 154,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,218.01/384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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