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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.13, 611.00 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.13, 611.00 and 253.28 is: 380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.13 : 611.00 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.13/611.00 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.13x = 611.00 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.13x = 154,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,754.34/407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.11

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