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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.81, 623.87 and 253.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.81, 623.87 and 253.61 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.81 : 623.87 = 253.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.81/623.87 = 253.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.81x = 623.87 × 253.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.81x = 158,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,219.67/415.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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