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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.12, 623.10 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.12, 623.10 and 253.70 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.12 : 623.10 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.12/623.10 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.12x = 623.10 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.12x = 158,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,080.47/416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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