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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.38, 435.29 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.38, 435.29 and 253.62 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.38 : 435.29 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.38/435.29 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.38x = 435.29 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.38x = 110,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,398.25/315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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