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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.61, 624.24 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.61, 624.24 and 253.80 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.61 : 624.24 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.61/624.24 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.61x = 624.24 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.61x = 158,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,432.11/416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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