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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.02, 552.56 and 253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.02, 552.56 and 253.69 is: 379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.02 : 552.56 = 253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.02/552.56 = 253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.02x = 552.56 × 253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.02x = 140,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,176.30/369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.86

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