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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 623.88 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 623.88 and 254.16 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 623.88 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/623.88 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 623.88 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 158,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,565.34/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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