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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.85, 365.54 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.85, 365.54 and 253.17 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.85 : 365.54 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.85/365.54 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.85x = 365.54 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.85x = 92,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,542.85/264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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