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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.93, 623.08 and 253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.93, 623.08 and 253.21 is: 379.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.93 : 623.08 = 253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.93/623.08 = 253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.93x = 623.08 × 253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.93x = 157,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,766.34/415.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.31

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