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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 379.62 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 379.62 and 243.90 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 379.62 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/379.62 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 379.62 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 92,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,589.32/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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