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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 623.73 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 623.73 and 253.50 is: 380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 623.73 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/623.73 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 623.73 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 158,115.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,115.56/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.10

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