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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 611.82 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 611.82 and 254.07 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 611.82 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/611.82 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 611.82 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 155,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,445.11/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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