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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 623.46 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 623.46 and 253.68 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 623.46 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/623.46 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 623.46 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 158,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,159.33/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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