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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 552.92 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 552.92 and 253.44 is: 379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 552.92 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/552.92 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 552.92 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 140,132.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,132.04/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.47

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