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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 380.60 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 380.60 and 249.18 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 380.60 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/380.60 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 380.60 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 94,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,836.17/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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