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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.53, 611.69 and 253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.53, 611.69 and 253.75 is: 380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 611.69 = 253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/611.69 = 253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 611.69 × 253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 155,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,214.69/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.87

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