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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 553.10 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 553.10 and 253.24 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 553.10 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/553.10 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 553.10 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 140,064.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,064.40/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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