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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 623.93 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 623.93 and 253.38 is: 380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 623.93 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/623.93 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 623.93 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 158,090.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,090.12/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.04

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