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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 530.08 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 530.08 and 209.46 is: 289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 530.08 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/530.08 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 530.08 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 111,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,031.41/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.06

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