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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 624.51 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 624.51 and 253.98 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 624.51 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/624.51 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 624.51 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 158,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,613.05/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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