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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 445.02 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 445.02 and 253.32 is: 380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 445.02 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/445.02 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 445.02 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 112,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,732.47/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.19

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