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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 534.44 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 534.44 and 253.48 is: 380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 534.44 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/534.44 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 534.44 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 135,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,469.85/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.45

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