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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 625.08 and 254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 625.08 and 254.29 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 625.08 = 254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/625.08 = 254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 625.08 × 254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 158,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,950.01/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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