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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.69, 496.88 and 253.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.69, 496.88 and 253.67 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.69 : 496.88 = 253.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.69/496.88 = 253.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.69x = 496.88 × 253.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.69x = 126,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,043.52/331.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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