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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.17, 530.15 and 209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.17, 530.15 and 209.51 is: 289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.17 : 530.15 = 209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.17/530.15 = 209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.17x = 530.15 × 209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.17x = 111,072.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,072.00/384.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.12

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