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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 530.55 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 530.55 and 329.34 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 530.55 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/530.55 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 530.55 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 174,731.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,731.34/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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