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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 551.82 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 551.82 and 253.02 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 551.82 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/551.82 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 551.82 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 139,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,621.50/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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