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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.81, 530.19 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.81, 530.19 and 253.59 is: 349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.81 : 530.19 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.81/530.19 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.81x = 530.19 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.81x = 134,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,450.88/384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.40

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