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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 445.32 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 445.32 and 253.56 is: 380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 445.32 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/445.32 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 445.32 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 112,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,915.34/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.80

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