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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 484.28 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 484.28 and 253.26 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 484.28 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/484.28 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 484.28 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 122,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,648.44/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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