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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 530.24 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 530.24 and 253.31 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 530.24 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/530.24 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 530.24 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 134,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,315.73/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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