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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.67, 485.07 and 253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.67, 485.07 and 253.57 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.67 : 485.07 = 253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.67/485.07 = 253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.67x = 485.07 × 253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.67x = 122,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,999.20/351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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