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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.60, 628.52 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.60, 628.52 and 254.63 is: 381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.60 : 628.52 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.60/628.52 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.60x = 628.52 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.60x = 160,035.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,035.63/419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.41

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