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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.80, 530.32 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.80, 530.32 and 362.40 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.80 : 530.32 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.80/530.32 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.80x = 530.32 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.80x = 192,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,187.97/384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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