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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.15, 624.75 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.15, 624.75 and 254.61 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.15 : 624.75 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.15/624.75 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.15x = 624.75 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.15x = 159,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,067.60/417.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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