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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.57, 406.76 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.57, 406.76 and 253.53 is: 350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.57 : 406.76 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.57/406.76 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.57x = 406.76 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.57x = 103,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,124.60/294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.09

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