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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.18, 486.12 and 253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.18, 486.12 and 253.72 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.18 : 486.12 = 253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.18/486.12 = 253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.18x = 486.12 × 253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.18x = 123,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,338.37/352.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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