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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.48, 565.22 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.48, 565.22 and 254.28 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.48 : 565.22 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.48/565.22 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.48x = 565.22 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.48x = 143,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,724.14/409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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