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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 484.94 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 484.94 and 253.40 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 484.94 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/484.94 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 484.94 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 122,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,883.80/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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