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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 380.48 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 380.48 and 251.50 is: 377.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 380.48 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/380.48 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 380.48 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 95,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,690.72/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.66

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