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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.32, 531.84 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.32, 531.84 and 252.48 is: 348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.32 : 531.84 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.32/531.84 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.32x = 531.84 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.32x = 134,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,278.96/385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.49

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