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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.20, 530.10 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.20, 530.10 and 335.08 is: 462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.20 : 530.10 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.20/530.10 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.20x = 530.10 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.20x = 177,625.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,625.91/384.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.33

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