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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.61, 504.33 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.61, 504.33 and 253.53 is: 349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.61 : 504.33 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.61/504.33 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.61x = 504.33 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.61x = 127,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,861.83/365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.72

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