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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 530.42 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 530.42 and 251.69 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 530.42 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/530.42 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 530.42 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 133,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,497.50/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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