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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 530.60 and 209.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 530.60 and 209.83 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 530.60 = 209.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/530.60 = 209.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 530.60 × 209.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 111,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,335.80/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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