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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 532.80 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 532.80 and 253.37 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 532.80 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/532.80 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 532.80 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 134,993.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,993.83/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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