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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.88, 510.36 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.88, 510.36 and 253.48 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.88 : 510.36 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.88/510.36 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.88x = 510.36 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.88x = 129,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,366.05/369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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