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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.10, 614.14 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.10, 614.14 and 254.56 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.10 : 614.14 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.10/614.14 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.10x = 614.14 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.10x = 156,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,335.48/409.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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