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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 534.84 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 534.84 and 253.92 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 534.84 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/534.84 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 534.84 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 135,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,806.57/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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