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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 453.09 and 253.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 453.09 and 253.67 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 453.09 = 253.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/453.09 = 253.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 453.09 × 253.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 114,934.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,934.03/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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