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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 552.96 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 552.96 and 253.20 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 552.96 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/552.96 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 552.96 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 140,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,009.47/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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