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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.83, 530.61 and 314.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.83, 530.61 and 314.63 is: 433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.83 : 530.61 = 314.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.83/530.61 = 314.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.83x = 530.61 × 314.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.83x = 166,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,945.82/384.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.82

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