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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.92, 624.64 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.92, 624.64 and 254.52 is: 381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.92 : 624.64 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.92/624.64 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.92x = 624.64 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.92x = 158,983.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,983.37/416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.33

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