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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.25, 610.56 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.25, 610.56 and 253.26 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.25 : 610.56 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.25/610.56 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.25x = 610.56 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.25x = 154,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,630.43/407.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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