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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.95, 530.91 and 326.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.95, 530.91 and 326.09 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.95 : 530.91 = 326.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.95/530.91 = 326.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.95x = 530.91 × 326.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.95x = 173,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,125.77/384.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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