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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 403.34 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 403.34 and 253.24 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 403.34 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/403.34 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 403.34 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 102,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,141.82/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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