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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.81, 484.97 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.81, 484.97 and 253.53 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.81 : 484.97 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.81/484.97 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.81x = 484.97 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.81x = 122,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,953.18/351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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