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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.49, 441.10 and 253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.49, 441.10 and 253.91 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.49 : 441.10 = 253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.49/441.10 = 253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.49x = 441.10 × 253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.49x = 111,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,999.70/295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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