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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 457.46 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 457.46 and 253.08 is: 378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 457.46 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/457.46 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 457.46 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 115,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,773.98/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.82

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