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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 628.34 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 628.34 and 254.82 is: 381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 628.34 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/628.34 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 628.34 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 160,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,113.60/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.28

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