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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.40, 625.62 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.40, 625.62 and 254.72 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.40 : 625.62 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.40/625.62 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.40x = 625.62 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.40x = 159,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,357.93/417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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