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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 484.76 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 484.76 and 253.32 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 484.76 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/484.76 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 484.76 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 122,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,798.14/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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