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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.74, 433.26 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.74, 433.26 and 253.98 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.74 : 433.26 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.74/433.26 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.74x = 433.26 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.74x = 110,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,039.37/313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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