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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 624.36 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 624.36 and 254.88 is: 382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 624.36 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/624.36 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 624.36 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 159,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,136.88/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.39

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