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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.41, 530.50 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.41, 530.50 and 209.75 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.41 : 530.50 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.41/530.50 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.41x = 530.50 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.41x = 111,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,272.38/384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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