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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 430.87 and 253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 430.87 and 253.65 is: 349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 430.87 = 253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/430.87 = 253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 430.87 × 253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 109,288.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,288.91/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.64

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