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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.45, 527.22 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.45, 527.22 and 253.08 is: 379.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.45 : 527.22 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.45/527.22 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.45x = 527.22 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.45x = 133,428.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,428.84/351.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.65

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