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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.33, 526.30 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.33, 526.30 and 253.40 is: 380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.33 : 526.30 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.33/526.30 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.33x = 526.30 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.33x = 133,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,361.16/350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.68

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