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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.24, 530.85 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.24, 530.85 and 337.74 is: 466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.24 : 530.85 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.24/530.85 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.24x = 530.85 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.24x = 179,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,289.28/384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.61

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