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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410, 565.84 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410, 565.84 and 254.72 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 565.84 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/565.84 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 565.84 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 144,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,130.76/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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