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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.54, 530.66 and 353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.54, 530.66 and 353.58 is: 487.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.54 : 530.66 = 353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.54/530.66 = 353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.54x = 530.66 × 353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.54x = 187,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,628.99/384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.93

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