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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.99, 460.06 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.99, 460.06 and 253.53 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.99 : 460.06 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.99/460.06 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.99x = 460.06 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.99x = 116,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,638.38/306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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