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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 530.53 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 530.53 and 209.79 is: 289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 530.53 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/530.53 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 530.53 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 111,299.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,299.89/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.51

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