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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.32, 530.18 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.32, 530.18 and 295.64 is: 407.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.32 : 530.18 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.32/530.18 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.32x = 530.18 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.32x = 156,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,738.29/384.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.84

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