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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 485.60 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 485.60 and 253.68 is: 350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 485.60 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/485.60 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 485.60 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 123,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,187.01/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.28

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