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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.33, 613.07 and 253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.33, 613.07 and 253.75 is: 380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.33 : 613.07 = 253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.33/613.07 = 253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.33x = 613.07 × 253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.33x = 155,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,566.51/408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.98

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