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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.50, 531.06 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.50, 531.06 and 379.64 is: 524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.50 : 531.06 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.50/531.06 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.50x = 531.06 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.50x = 201,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,611.62/384.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.35

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