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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.46, 534.61 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.46, 534.61 and 253.46 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.46 : 534.61 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.46/534.61 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.46x = 534.61 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.46x = 135,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,502.25/356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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