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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 530.28 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 530.28 and 299.91 is: 414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 530.28 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/530.28 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 530.28 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 159,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,036.27/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.03

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