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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 566.40 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 566.40 and 384 is: 530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 566.40 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/566.40 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 566.40 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 217,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,497.60/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.59

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