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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 623.52 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 623.52 and 253.28 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 623.52 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/623.52 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 623.52 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 157,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,925.15/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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