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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.62, 434.97 and 253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.62, 434.97 and 253.65 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.62 : 434.97 = 253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.62/434.97 = 253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.62x = 434.97 × 253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.62x = 110,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,330.14/315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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