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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 530.94 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 530.94 and 291.24 is: 402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 530.94 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/530.94 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 530.94 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 154,630.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,630.97/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.06

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