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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.31, 623.12 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.31, 623.12 and 253.11 is: 379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.31 : 623.12 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.31/623.12 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.31x = 623.12 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.31x = 157,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,716.64/415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.76

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