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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.27, 376.89 and 243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.27, 376.89 and 243.55 is: 362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.27 : 376.89 = 243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.27/376.89 = 243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.27x = 376.89 × 243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.27x = 91,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,791.56/253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.43

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