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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.45, 441.99 and 253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.45, 441.99 and 253.97 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.45 : 441.99 = 253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.45/441.99 = 253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.45x = 441.99 × 253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.45x = 112,251.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,251.65/295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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