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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.62, 533.52 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.62, 533.52 and 253.11 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.62 : 533.52 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.62/533.52 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.62x = 533.52 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.62x = 135,039.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,039.25/355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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