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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 609.88 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 609.88 and 253.16 is: 379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 609.88 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/609.88 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 609.88 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 154,397.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,397.22/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.21

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