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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 485.40 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 485.40 and 253.60 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 485.40 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/485.40 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 485.40 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 123,097.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,097.44/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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