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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.90, 623.37 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.90, 623.37 and 253.22 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.90 : 623.37 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.90/623.37 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.90x = 623.37 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.90x = 157,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,849.75/415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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