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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.16, 530.32 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.16, 530.32 and 292 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.16 : 530.32 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.16/530.32 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.16x = 530.32 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.16x = 154,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,853.44/384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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