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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 530.40 and 378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 530.40 and 378.88 is: 522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 530.40 = 378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/530.40 = 378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 530.40 × 378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 200,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,957.95/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.46

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