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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 510.12 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 510.12 and 253.68 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 510.12 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/510.12 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 510.12 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 129,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,407.24/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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