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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.68, 565.20 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.68, 565.20 and 254.16 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.68 : 565.20 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.68/565.20 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.68x = 565.20 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.68x = 143,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,651.23/409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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