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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 460.67 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 460.67 and 253.45 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 460.67 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/460.67 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 460.67 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 116,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,756.81/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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