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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 553.18 and 253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 553.18 and 253.29 is: 379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 553.18 = 253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/553.18 = 253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 553.18 × 253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 140,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,114.96/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.86

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