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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 525.96 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 525.96 and 253.49 is: 379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 525.96 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/525.96 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 525.96 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 133,322.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,322.97/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.84

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