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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 449.10 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 449.10 and 253.80 is: 380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 449.10 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/449.10 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 449.10 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 113,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,981.58/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.32

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