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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 413.96 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 413.96 and 253.64 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 413.96 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/413.96 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 413.96 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 104,996.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,996.81/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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