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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 575.37 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 575.37 and 253.68 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 575.37 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/575.37 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 575.37 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 145,959.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,959.86/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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