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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.75, 625.73 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.75, 625.73 and 253.94 is: 381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.75 : 625.73 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.75/625.73 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.75x = 625.73 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.75x = 158,893.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,893.48/416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.27

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