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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.52, 532.60 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.52, 532.60 and 253.06 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.52 : 532.60 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.52/532.60 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.52x = 532.60 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.52x = 134,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,779.76/385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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