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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 530.50 and 297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 530.50 and 297.80 is: 411.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 530.50 = 297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/530.50 = 297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 530.50 × 297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 157,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,982.90/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.37

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