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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.91, 625.01 and 254.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.91, 625.01 and 254.71 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.91 : 625.01 = 254.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.91/625.01 = 254.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.91x = 625.01 × 254.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.91x = 159,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,195.37/416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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