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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 532.90 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 532.90 and 253.52 is: 349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 532.90 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/532.90 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 532.90 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 135,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,100.81/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.73

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