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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.63, 611.37 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.63, 611.37 and 254.50 is: 381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.63 : 611.37 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.63/611.37 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.63x = 611.37 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.63x = 155,597.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,597.15/407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.71

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