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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.69, 530.88 and 210.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.69, 530.88 and 210.05 is: 289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.69 : 530.88 = 210.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.69/530.88 = 210.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.69x = 530.88 × 210.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.69x = 111,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,508.69/384.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.87

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