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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.27, 530.30 and 209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.27, 530.30 and 209.62 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.27 : 530.30 = 209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.27/530.30 = 209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.27x = 530.30 × 209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.27x = 111,157.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,157.79/384.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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