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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.36, 524.04 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.36, 524.04 and 253.78 is: 380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.36 : 524.04 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.36/524.04 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.36x = 524.04 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.36x = 132,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,990.87/349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.67

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