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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 532.80 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 532.80 and 253.04 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 532.80 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/532.80 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 532.80 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 134,817.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,817.05/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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