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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.66, 530.96 and 279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.66, 530.96 and 279.77 is: 386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.66 : 530.96 = 279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.66/530.96 = 279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.66x = 530.96 × 279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.66x = 148,542.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,542.63/384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.17

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