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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 534.15 and 253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 534.15 and 253.51 is: 380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 534.15 = 253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/534.15 = 253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 534.15 × 253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 135,412.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,412.37/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.35

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