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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 510.60 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 510.60 and 253.56 is: 350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 510.60 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/510.60 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 510.60 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 129,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,467.74/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.06

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