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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.57, 530.72 and 209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.57, 530.72 and 209.93 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.57 : 530.72 = 209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.57/530.72 = 209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.57x = 530.72 × 209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.57x = 111,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,410.35/384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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