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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 529.84 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 529.84 and 252.96 is: 349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 529.84 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/529.84 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 529.84 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 134,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,028.33/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.03

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