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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.84, 565.38 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.84, 565.38 and 254.56 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.84 : 565.38 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.84/565.38 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.84x = 565.38 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.84x = 143,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,923.13/409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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