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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.34, 625.20 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.34, 625.20 and 254.53 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.34 : 625.20 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.34/625.20 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.34x = 625.20 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.34x = 159,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,132.16/417.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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