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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 441.60 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 441.60 and 253.76 is: 380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 441.60 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/441.60 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 441.60 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 112,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,060.42/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.02

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