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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.03, 530.19 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.03, 530.19 and 253.26 is: 349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.03 : 530.19 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.03/530.19 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.03x = 530.19 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.03x = 134,275.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,275.92/384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.65

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