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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 491.70 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 491.70 and 253 is: 348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 491.70 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/491.70 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 491.70 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 124,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,400.10/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.77

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