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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.21, 575.34 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.21, 575.34 and 253.82 is: 380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.21 : 575.34 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.21/575.34 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.21x = 575.34 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.21x = 146,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,032.80/384.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.09

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