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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.16, 575.02 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.16, 575.02 and 253.88 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.16 : 575.02 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.16/575.02 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.16x = 575.02 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.16x = 145,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,986.08/384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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