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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.54, 623.46 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.54, 623.46 and 253.46 is: 379.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.54 : 623.46 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.54/623.46 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.54x = 623.46 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.54x = 158,022.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,022.17/416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.37

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