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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.21, 530.13 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.21, 530.13 and 372.06 is: 513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.21 : 530.13 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.21/530.13 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.21x = 530.13 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.21x = 197,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,240.17/384.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.37

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