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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.20, 519.08 and 384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.20, 519.08 and 384.20 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.20 : 519.08 = 384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.20/519.08 = 384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.20x = 519.08 × 384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.20x = 199,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,430.54/384.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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