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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.88, 487.12 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.88, 487.12 and 253.40 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.88 : 487.12 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.88/487.12 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.88x = 487.12 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.88x = 123,436.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,436.21/352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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