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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.36, 627.60 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.36, 627.60 and 254.12 is: 381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.36 : 627.60 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.36/627.60 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.36x = 627.60 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.36x = 159,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,485.71/418.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.22

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