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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.49, 553.45 and 253.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.49, 553.45 and 253.39 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.49 : 553.45 = 253.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.49/553.45 = 253.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.49x = 553.45 × 253.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.49x = 140,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,238.70/369.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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