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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.79, 626.59 and 254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.79, 626.59 and 254.31 is: 380.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.79 : 626.59 = 254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.79/626.59 = 254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.79x = 626.59 × 254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.79x = 159,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,344.64/418.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.49

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