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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 622.98 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 622.98 and 253.12 is: 379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 622.98 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/622.98 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 622.98 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 157,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,688.70/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.24

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