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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 465.93 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 465.93 and 253.56 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 465.93 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/465.93 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 465.93 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 118,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,141.21/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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