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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 625.21 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 625.21 and 254.16 is: 381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 625.21 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/625.21 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 625.21 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 158,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,903.37/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.23

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