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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 485.06 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 485.06 and 253.44 is: 349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 485.06 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/485.06 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 485.06 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 122,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,932.34/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.65

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