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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.96, 625.10 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.96, 625.10 and 254.59 is: 381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.96 : 625.10 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.96/625.10 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.96x = 625.10 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.96x = 159,141.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,141.37/416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.68

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