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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.72, 510.36 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.72, 510.36 and 253.68 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.72 : 510.36 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.72/510.36 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.72x = 510.36 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.72x = 129,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,468.12/369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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