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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 441.54 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 441.54 and 253.32 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 441.54 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/441.54 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 441.54 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 111,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,850.91/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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