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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.49, 553.16 and 253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.49, 553.16 and 253.42 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.49 : 553.16 = 253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.49/553.16 = 253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.49x = 553.16 × 253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.49x = 140,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,181.81/368.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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