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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.45, 530.79 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.45, 530.79 and 237.30 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.45 : 530.79 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.45/530.79 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.45x = 530.79 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.45x = 125,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,956.47/384.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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