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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 533.77 and 253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 533.77 and 253.05 is: 379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 533.77 = 253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/533.77 = 253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 533.77 × 253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 135,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,070.50/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.15

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