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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.77, 610.76 and 253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.77, 610.76 and 253.36 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.77 : 610.76 = 253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.77/610.76 = 253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.77x = 610.76 × 253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.77x = 154,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,742.15/406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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