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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 484.54 and 253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 484.54 and 253.18 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 484.54 = 253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/484.54 = 253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 484.54 × 253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 122,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,675.84/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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