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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.68, 625.92 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.68, 625.92 and 254.46 is: 382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.68 : 625.92 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.68/625.92 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.68x = 625.92 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.68x = 159,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,271.60/416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.24

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