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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.43, 623.83 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.43, 623.83 and 253.71 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.43 : 623.83 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.43/623.83 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.43x = 623.83 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.43x = 158,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,267.52/416.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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