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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.40, 613.32 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.40, 613.32 and 254.60 is: 381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.40 : 613.32 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.40/613.32 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.40x = 613.32 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.40x = 156,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,151.27/409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.41

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