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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 530.34 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 530.34 and 314.16 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 530.34 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/530.34 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 530.34 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 166,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,611.61/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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