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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 445.44 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 445.44 and 253.92 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 445.44 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/445.44 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 445.44 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 113,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,106.12/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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