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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.30, 532.08 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.30, 532.08 and 376.92 is: 521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.30 : 532.08 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.30/532.08 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.30x = 532.08 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.30x = 200,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,551.59/384.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.86

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