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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 530.34 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 530.34 and 253.46 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 530.34 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/530.34 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 530.34 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 134,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,419.98/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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