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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 611 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 611 and 253.44 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 611 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/611 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 611 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 154,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,851.84/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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