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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.57, 484.50 and 253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.57, 484.50 and 253.15 is: 348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.57 : 484.50 = 253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.57/484.50 = 253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.57x = 484.50 × 253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.57x = 122,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,651.18/351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.87

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