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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.38, 623.10 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.38, 623.10 and 254.10 is: 381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.38 : 623.10 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.38/623.10 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.38x = 623.10 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.38x = 158,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,329.71/415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.17

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