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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.46, 530.55 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.46, 530.55 and 209.80 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.46 : 530.55 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.46/530.55 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.46x = 530.55 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.46x = 111,309.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,309.39/384.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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