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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.24, 610.54 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.24, 610.54 and 254.15 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.24 : 610.54 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.24/610.54 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.24x = 610.54 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.24x = 155,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,165.05/407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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