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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 528.70 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 528.70 and 253.50 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 528.70 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/528.70 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 528.70 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 134,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,025.45/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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