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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.05, 530.00 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.05, 530.00 and 209.39 is: 288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.05 : 530.00 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.05/530.00 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.05x = 530.00 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.05x = 110,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,976.98/384.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.97

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