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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.32, 534.79 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.32, 534.79 and 253.86 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.32 : 534.79 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.32/534.79 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.32x = 534.79 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.32x = 135,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,757.85/356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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