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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.69, 626.43 and 254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.69, 626.43 and 254.19 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.69 : 626.43 = 254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.69/626.43 = 254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.69x = 626.43 × 254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.69x = 159,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,232.24/418.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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