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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 526.68 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 526.68 and 253.74 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 526.68 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/526.68 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 526.68 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 133,639.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,639.78/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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