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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.26, 534.75 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.26, 534.75 and 253.66 is: 380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.26 : 534.75 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.26/534.75 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.26x = 534.75 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.26x = 135,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,644.69/356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.75

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