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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.28, 530.22 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.28, 530.22 and 351.52 is: 485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.28 : 530.22 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.28/530.22 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.28x = 530.22 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.28x = 186,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,382.93/384.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.02

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