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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.04, 531.01 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.04, 531.01 and 252.34 is: 348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.04 : 531.01 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.04/531.01 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.04x = 531.01 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.04x = 133,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,995.06/385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.00

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