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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.58, 624.87 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.58, 624.87 and 253.95 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.58 : 624.87 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.58/624.87 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.58x = 624.87 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.58x = 158,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,685.74/416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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