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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 530.06 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 530.06 and 209.45 is: 289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 530.06 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/530.06 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 530.06 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 111,017.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,017.37/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.04

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