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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.54, 531.70 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.54, 531.70 and 252.84 is: 348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.54 : 531.70 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.54/531.70 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.54x = 531.70 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.54x = 134,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,435.03/385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.69

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