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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 530.52 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 530.52 and 209.80 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 530.52 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/530.52 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 530.52 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 111,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,303.10/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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