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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 445.47 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 445.47 and 253.95 is: 380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 445.47 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/445.47 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 445.47 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 113,127.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,127.11/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.21

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