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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 486.52 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 486.52 and 253.68 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 486.52 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/486.52 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 486.52 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 123,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,420.39/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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