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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.69, 530.87 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.69, 530.87 and 210.04 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.69 : 530.87 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.69/530.87 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.69x = 530.87 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.69x = 111,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,501.28/384.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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