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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.99, 613.69 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.99, 613.69 and 254.88 is: 382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.99 : 613.69 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.99/613.69 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.99x = 613.69 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.99x = 156,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,416.03/408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.44

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