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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.06, 529.98 and 371.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.06, 529.98 and 371.00 is: 511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.06 : 529.98 = 371.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.06/529.98 = 371.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.06x = 529.98 × 371.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.06x = 196,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,619.93/384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.95

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