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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.54, 614.68 and 255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.54, 614.68 and 255.74 is: 383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.54 : 614.68 = 255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.54/614.68 = 255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.54x = 614.68 × 255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.54x = 157,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,198.26/409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.84

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