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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 484.90 and 253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 484.90 and 253.30 is: 349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 484.90 = 253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/484.90 = 253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 484.90 × 253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 122,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,825.17/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.21

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