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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 397.06 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 397.06 and 253.38 is: 380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 397.06 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/397.06 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 397.06 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 100,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,607.06/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.65

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