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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.79, 525.33 and 253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.79, 525.33 and 253.05 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.79 : 525.33 = 253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.79/525.33 = 253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.79x = 525.33 × 253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.79x = 132,934.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,934.76/350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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