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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.34, 530.37 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.34, 530.37 and 209.68 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.34 : 530.37 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.34/530.37 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.34x = 530.37 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.34x = 111,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,206.66/384.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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