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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 439.60 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 439.60 and 253.20 is: 377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 439.60 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/439.60 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 439.60 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 111,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,306.72/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.98

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