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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 486 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 486 and 253.95 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 486 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/486 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 486 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 123,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,419.70/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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