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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.45, 530.67 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.45, 530.67 and 379.59 is: 523.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.45 : 530.67 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.45/530.67 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.45x = 530.67 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.45x = 201,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,437.03/384.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.96

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