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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 532.58 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 532.58 and 253.48 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 532.58 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/532.58 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 532.58 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 134,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,998.38/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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