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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.93, 530.69 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.93, 530.69 and 286.52 is: 395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.93 : 530.69 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.93/530.69 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.93x = 530.69 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.93x = 152,049.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,049.21/384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.00

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