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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.42, 623.96 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.42, 623.96 and 253.78 is: 380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.42 : 623.96 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.42/623.96 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.42x = 623.96 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.42x = 158,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,348.57/416.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.26

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