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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 625.10 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 625.10 and 253.32 is: 379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 625.10 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/625.10 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 625.10 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 158,350.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,350.33/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.99

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