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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.61, 625.74 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.61, 625.74 and 254.80 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.61 : 625.74 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.61/625.74 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.61x = 625.74 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.61x = 159,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,438.55/417.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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