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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 625.02 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 625.02 and 254.28 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 625.02 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/625.02 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 625.02 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 158,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,930.09/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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