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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 530.43 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 530.43 and 328.50 is: 453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 530.43 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/530.43 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 530.43 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 174,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,246.26/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.66

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