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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 624.16 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 624.16 and 253.28 is: 380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 624.16 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/624.16 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 624.16 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 158,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,087.24/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.46

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