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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 530.76 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 530.76 and 329.16 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 530.76 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/530.76 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 530.76 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 174,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,704.96/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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