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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.83, 623.75 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.83, 623.75 and 253.20 is: 379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.83 : 623.75 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.83/623.75 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.83x = 623.75 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.83x = 157,932.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,932.23/415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.80

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