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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.50, 530.61 and 209.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.50, 530.61 and 209.85 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.50 : 530.61 = 209.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.50/530.61 = 209.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.50x = 530.61 × 209.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.50x = 111,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,348.51/384.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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