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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.18, 624.39 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.18, 624.39 and 254.07 is: 380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.18 : 624.39 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.18/624.39 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.18x = 624.39 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.18x = 158,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,638.77/417.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.26

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