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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.90, 457.29 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.90, 457.29 and 253.87 is: 380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.90 : 457.29 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.90/457.29 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.90x = 457.29 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.90x = 116,091.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,091.07/304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.75

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