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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 530.92 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 530.92 and 323.40 is: 446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 530.92 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/530.92 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 530.92 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 171,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,699.53/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.02

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