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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.97, 623.96 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.97, 623.96 and 254.64 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.97 : 623.96 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.97/623.96 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.97x = 623.96 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.97x = 158,883.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,883.90/415.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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