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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 611.18 and 253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 611.18 and 253.63 is: 380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 611.18 = 253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/611.18 = 253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 611.18 × 253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 155,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,015.10/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.00

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