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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.05, 625.57 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.05, 625.57 and 254.54 is: 381.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.05 : 625.57 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.05/625.57 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.05x = 625.57 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.05x = 159,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,234.95/417.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.81

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