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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 437.43 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 437.43 and 253.96 is: 380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 437.43 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/437.43 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 437.43 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 111,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,089.72/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.00

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