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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.93, 530.88 and 372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.93, 530.88 and 372.21 is: 513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.93 : 530.88 = 372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.93/530.88 = 372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.93x = 530.88 × 372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.93x = 197,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,598.84/384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.34

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