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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 357.75 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 357.75 and 253.44 is: 349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 357.75 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/357.75 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 357.75 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 90,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,668.16/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.56

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