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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.99, 461.89 and 253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.99, 461.89 and 253.75 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.99 : 461.89 = 253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.99/461.89 = 253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.99x = 461.89 × 253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.99x = 117,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,201.01/307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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