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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 624.15 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 624.15 and 254.25 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 624.15 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/624.15 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 624.15 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 158,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,690.14/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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