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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.93, 455.73 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.93, 455.73 and 251.97 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.93 : 455.73 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.93/455.73 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.93x = 455.73 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.93x = 114,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,830.29/303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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