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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.82, 534.52 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.82, 534.52 and 253.34 is: 380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.82 : 534.52 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.82/534.52 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.82x = 534.52 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.82x = 135,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,415.30/355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.57

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