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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.54, 530.55 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.54, 530.55 and 253.50 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.54 : 530.55 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.54/530.55 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.54x = 530.55 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.54x = 134,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,494.43/384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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