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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.29, 625.61 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.29, 625.61 and 254.78 is: 381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.29 : 625.61 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.29/625.61 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.29x = 625.61 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.29x = 159,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,388.51/417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.97

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