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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 628.85 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 628.85 and 254.94 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 628.85 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/628.85 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 628.85 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 160,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,319.66/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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