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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.88, 530.92 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.88, 530.92 and 237.41 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 530.92 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/530.92 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 530.92 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 126,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,045.72/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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