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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 485.62 and 253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 485.62 and 253.69 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 485.62 = 253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/485.62 = 253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 485.62 × 253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 123,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,194.51/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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