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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 622.86 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 622.86 and 253.88 is: 380.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 622.86 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/622.86 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 622.86 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 158,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,131.70/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.89

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