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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.06, 530.34 and 279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.06, 530.34 and 279.74 is: 386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.06 : 530.34 = 279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.06/530.34 = 279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.06x = 530.34 × 279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.06x = 148,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,357.31/384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.29

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