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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 380.58 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 380.58 and 244.50 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 380.58 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/380.58 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 380.58 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 93,051.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,051.81/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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