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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 529.80 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 529.80 and 253.10 is: 349.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 529.80 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/529.80 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 529.80 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 134,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,092.38/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.18

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