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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.86, 530.93 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.86, 530.93 and 252.08 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.86 : 530.93 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.86/530.93 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.86x = 530.93 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.86x = 133,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,835.57/384.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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