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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.64, 509.86 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.64, 509.86 and 253.32 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.64 : 509.86 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.64/509.86 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.64x = 509.86 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.64x = 129,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,157.74/369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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