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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.06, 440.55 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.06, 440.55 and 253.02 is: 379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.06 : 440.55 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.06/440.55 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.06x = 440.55 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.06x = 111,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,467.96/294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.07

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