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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.39, 533.07 and 253.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.39, 533.07 and 253.67 is: 349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.39 : 533.07 = 253.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.39/533.07 = 253.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.39x = 533.07 × 253.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.39x = 135,221.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,221.20/386.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.96

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