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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.71, 624.72 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.71, 624.72 and 254.34 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.71 : 624.72 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.71/624.72 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.71x = 624.72 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.71x = 158,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,888.16/416.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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