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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.20, 530.70 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.20, 530.70 and 369.80 is: 510.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.20 : 530.70 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.20/530.70 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.20x = 530.70 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.20x = 196,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,252.86/384.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.81

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