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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.44, 611.94 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.44, 611.94 and 254.14 is: 380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.44 : 611.94 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.44/611.94 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.44x = 611.94 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.44x = 155,518.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,518.43/408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.76

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