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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 622.78 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 622.78 and 253.22 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 622.78 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/622.78 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 622.78 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 157,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,700.35/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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