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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.41, 530.46 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.41, 530.46 and 209.76 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.41 : 530.46 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.41/530.46 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.41x = 530.46 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.41x = 111,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,267.30/384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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