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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.78, 624.78 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.78, 624.78 and 254.10 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.78 : 624.78 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.78/624.78 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.78x = 624.78 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.78x = 158,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,756.60/416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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