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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 457.31 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 457.31 and 253.88 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 457.31 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/457.31 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 457.31 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 116,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,103.64/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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