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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 532.82 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 532.82 and 253.49 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 532.82 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/532.82 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 532.82 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 135,066.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,066.51/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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