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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 538.80 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 538.80 and 384.60 is: 538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 538.80 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/538.80 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 538.80 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 207,222.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,222.48/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.80

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