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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 534.31 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 534.31 and 253.22 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 534.31 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/534.31 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 534.31 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 135,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,294.04/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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