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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.79, 406.63 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.79, 406.63 and 253.88 is: 350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.79 : 406.63 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.79/406.63 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.79x = 406.63 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.79x = 103,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,235.22/294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.20

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