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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.55, 624.01 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.55, 624.01 and 253.83 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.55 : 624.01 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.55/624.01 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.55x = 624.01 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.55x = 158,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,392.46/416.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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