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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.06, 530.22 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.06, 530.22 and 253.32 is: 349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.06 : 530.22 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.06/530.22 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.06x = 530.22 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.06x = 134,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,315.33/384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.72

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