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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 461.04 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 461.04 and 253.60 is: 380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 461.04 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/461.04 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 461.04 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 116,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,919.74/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.10

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