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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.09, 485.69 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.09, 485.69 and 253.88 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.09 : 485.69 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.09/485.69 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.09x = 485.69 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.09x = 123,303.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,303.28/352.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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