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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.83, 625.25 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.83, 625.25 and 254.20 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.83 : 625.25 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.83/625.25 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.83x = 625.25 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.83x = 158,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,938.55/416.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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