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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.39, 623.63 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.39, 623.63 and 253.71 is: 379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.39 : 623.63 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.39/623.63 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.39x = 623.63 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.39x = 158,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,221.80/416.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.99

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