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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.26, 530.61 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.26, 530.61 and 286.46 is: 395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.26 : 530.61 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.26/530.61 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.26x = 530.61 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.26x = 151,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,995.89/384.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.55

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