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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.65, 553.88 and 253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.65, 553.88 and 253.69 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.65 : 553.88 = 253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.65/553.88 = 253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.65x = 553.88 × 253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.65x = 140,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,513.07/369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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