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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.88, 530.74 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.88, 530.74 and 329.80 is: 454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 530.74 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/530.74 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 530.74 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 175,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,038.05/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.79

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