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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.11, 484.71 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.11, 484.71 and 253.10 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.11 : 484.71 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.11/484.71 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.11x = 484.71 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.11x = 122,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,680.10/351.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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