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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.17, 530.19 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.17, 530.19 and 290.75 is: 401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.17 : 530.19 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.17/530.19 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.17x = 530.19 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.17x = 154,150.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,150.09/384.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.26

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