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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.20, 530.28 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.20, 530.28 and 253.22 is: 349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.20 : 530.28 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.20/530.28 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.20x = 530.28 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.20x = 134,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,277.50/384.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.50

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