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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.63, 529.18 and 373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.63, 529.18 and 373.69 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.63 : 529.18 = 373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.63/529.18 = 373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.63x = 529.18 × 373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.63x = 197,749.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,749.27/384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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