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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.91, 532.17 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.91, 532.17 and 252.87 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.91 : 532.17 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.91/532.17 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.91x = 532.17 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.91x = 134,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,570.83/385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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