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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.81, 623.01 and 253.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.81, 623.01 and 253.00 is: 379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.81 : 623.01 = 253.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.81/623.01 = 253.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.81x = 623.01 × 253.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.81x = 157,618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,618.41/415.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.07

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