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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 382.35 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 382.35 and 252.76 is: 381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 382.35 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/382.35 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 382.35 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 96,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,642.79/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.34

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