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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.83, 534.06 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.83, 534.06 and 253.23 is: 380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.83 : 534.06 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.83/534.06 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.83x = 534.06 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.83x = 135,240.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,240.01/355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.07

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