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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 534.24 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 534.24 and 253.20 is: 379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 534.24 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/534.24 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 534.24 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 135,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,269.57/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.74

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