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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.27, 611.03 and 253.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.27, 611.03 and 253.67 is: 379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.27 : 611.03 = 253.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.27/611.03 = 253.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.27x = 611.03 × 253.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.27x = 154,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,995.66/408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.64

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