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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.24, 530.49 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.24, 530.49 and 251.52 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.24 : 530.49 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.24/530.49 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.24x = 530.49 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.24x = 133,428.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,428.84/384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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