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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.53, 456.74 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.53, 456.74 and 253.50 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.53 : 456.74 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.53/456.74 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.53x = 456.74 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.53x = 115,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,783.59/304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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