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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 530.14 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 530.14 and 364.48 is: 503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 530.14 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/530.14 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 530.14 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 193,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,225.43/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.09

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