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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.24, 609.42 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.24, 609.42 and 253.24 is: 378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.24 : 609.42 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.24/609.42 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.24x = 609.42 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.24x = 154,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,330.76/407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.97

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