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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.23, 544.83 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.23, 544.83 and 253.22 is: 379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.23 : 544.83 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.23/544.83 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.23x = 544.83 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.23x = 137,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,960.59/363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.82

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