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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 623.39 and 253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 623.39 and 253.25 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 623.39 = 253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/623.39 = 253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 623.39 × 253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 157,869.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,869.13/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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