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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 380.28 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 380.28 and 251.24 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 380.28 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/380.28 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 380.28 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 95,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,541.55/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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