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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.51, 533.16 and 253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.51, 533.16 and 253.69 is: 349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.51 : 533.16 = 253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.51/533.16 = 253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.51x = 533.16 × 253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.51x = 135,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,254.69/386.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.94

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