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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 551.96 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 551.96 and 253.84 is: 380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 551.96 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/551.96 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 551.96 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 140,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,109.53/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.98

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