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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.53, 530.42 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.53, 530.42 and 286.38 is: 395.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.53 : 530.42 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.53/530.42 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.53x = 530.42 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.53x = 151,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,900.25/384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.03

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