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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.30, 530.35 and 209.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.30, 530.35 and 209.65 is: 289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.30 : 530.35 = 209.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.30/530.35 = 209.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.30x = 530.35 × 209.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.30x = 111,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,187.35/384.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.32

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