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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.01, 623.07 and 253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.01, 623.07 and 253.35 is: 379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.01 : 623.07 = 253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.01/623.07 = 253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.01x = 623.07 × 253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.01x = 157,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,854.78/416.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.45

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