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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 529.97 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 529.97 and 251.25 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 529.97 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/529.97 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 529.97 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 133,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,154.96/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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