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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.81, 610.65 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.81, 610.65 and 253.50 is: 379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.81 : 610.65 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.81/610.65 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.81x = 610.65 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.81x = 154,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,799.78/407.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.59

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