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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.17, 553.46 and 253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.17, 553.46 and 253.33 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.17 : 553.46 = 253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.17/553.46 = 253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.17x = 553.46 × 253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.17x = 140,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,208.02/369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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