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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.24, 407.12 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.24, 407.12 and 253.92 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.24 : 407.12 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.24/407.12 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.24x = 407.12 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.24x = 103,375.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,375.91/295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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