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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.70, 455.82 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.70, 455.82 and 253.45 is: 379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.70 : 455.82 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.70/455.82 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.70x = 455.82 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.70x = 115,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,527.58/304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.15

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