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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 461.55 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 461.55 and 253.78 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 461.55 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/461.55 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 461.55 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 117,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,132.16/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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