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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.00, 376.83 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.00, 376.83 and 241.76 is: 360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.00 : 376.83 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.00/376.83 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.00x = 376.83 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.00x = 91,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,100.54/253.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.08

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