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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.16, 530 and 295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.16, 530 and 295.67 is: 407.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.16 : 530 = 295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.16/530 = 295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.16x = 530 × 295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.16x = 156,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,705.10/384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.92

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