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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.49, 612.94 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.49, 612.94 and 254.38 is: 381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.49 : 612.94 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.49/612.94 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.49x = 612.94 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.49x = 155,918.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,918.41/408.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.69

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