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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 403.54 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 403.54 and 253.32 is: 349.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 403.54 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/403.54 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 403.54 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 102,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,224.75/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.18

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