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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 530.70 and 279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 530.70 and 279.58 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 530.70 = 279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/530.70 = 279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 530.70 × 279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 148,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,373.11/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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