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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.89, 611.08 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.89, 611.08 and 253.13 is: 380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.89 : 611.08 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.89/611.08 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.89x = 611.08 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.89x = 154,678.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,678.99/406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.15

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