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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.38, 553.66 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.38, 553.66 and 253.87 is: 380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.38 : 553.66 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.38/553.66 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.38x = 553.66 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.38x = 140,555.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,555.65/369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.52

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