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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.33, 446.73 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.33, 446.73 and 253.86 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.33 : 446.73 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.33/446.73 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.33x = 446.73 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.33x = 113,406.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,406.88/297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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