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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.24, 565.14 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.24, 565.14 and 254.08 is: 350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.24 : 565.14 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.24/565.14 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.24x = 565.14 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.24x = 143,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,590.77/409.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.87

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