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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.49, 531.70 and 252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.49, 531.70 and 252.55 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.49 : 531.70 = 252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.49/531.70 = 252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.49x = 531.70 × 252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.49x = 134,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,280.87/385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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