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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.23, 610.88 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.23, 610.88 and 253.31 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.23 : 610.88 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.23/610.88 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.23x = 610.88 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.23x = 154,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,737.69/407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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