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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 456.36 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 456.36 and 253.26 is: 379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 456.36 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/456.36 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 456.36 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 115,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,577.73/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.84

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