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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 530.34 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 530.34 and 253.40 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 530.34 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/530.34 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 530.34 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 134,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,388.16/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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