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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 530.04 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 530.04 and 209.44 is: 289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 530.04 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/530.04 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 530.04 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 111,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,008.93/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.02

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