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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.40, 564.94 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.40, 564.94 and 254.12 is: 350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.40 : 564.94 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.40/564.94 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.40x = 564.94 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.40x = 143,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,562.55/409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.67

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