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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.77, 534.83 and 253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.77, 534.83 and 253.19 is: 349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.77 : 534.83 = 253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.77/534.83 = 253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.77x = 534.83 × 253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.77x = 135,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,413.68/387.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.22

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