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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.59, 624.85 and 254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.59, 624.85 and 254.23 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.59 : 624.85 = 254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.59/624.85 = 254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.59x = 624.85 × 254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.59x = 158,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,855.62/416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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