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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.96, 613.42 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.96, 613.42 and 253.22 is: 378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.96 : 613.42 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.96/613.42 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.96x = 613.42 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.96x = 155,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,331.11/409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.90

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