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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 530.87 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 530.87 and 210.02 is: 289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 530.87 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/530.87 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 530.87 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 111,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,489.61/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.82

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