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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.89, 530.03 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.89, 530.03 and 253.12 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.89 : 530.03 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.89/530.03 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.89x = 530.03 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.89x = 134,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,161.19/383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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