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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 413.97 and 253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 413.97 and 253.65 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 413.97 = 253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/413.97 = 253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 413.97 × 253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 105,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,003.49/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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