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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 402.97 and 253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 402.97 and 253.90 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 402.97 = 253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/402.97 = 253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 402.97 × 253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 102,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,314.08/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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