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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.02, 532.10 and 253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.02, 532.10 and 253.01 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.02 : 532.10 = 253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.02/532.10 = 253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.02x = 532.10 × 253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.02x = 134,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,625.59/386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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