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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 534.03 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 534.03 and 253.08 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 534.03 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/534.03 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 534.03 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 135,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,152.31/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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