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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.28, 626.08 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.28, 626.08 and 254.72 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.28 : 626.08 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.28/626.08 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.28x = 626.08 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.28x = 159,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,475.10/417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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