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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.06, 565.90 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.06, 565.90 and 254.90 is: 351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.06 : 565.90 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.06/565.90 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.06x = 565.90 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.06x = 144,247.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,247.91/410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.77

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