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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.33, 509.99 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.33, 509.99 and 253.23 is: 349.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.33 : 509.99 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.33/509.99 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.33x = 509.99 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.33x = 129,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,143.50/369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.67

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