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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.71, 530.28 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.71, 530.28 and 251.69 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.71 : 530.28 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.71/530.28 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.71x = 530.28 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.71x = 133,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,463.52/384.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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