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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.24, 530.10 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.24, 530.10 and 253.20 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.24 : 530.10 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.24/530.10 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.24x = 530.10 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.24x = 134,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,221.32/384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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