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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.12, 565.44 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.12, 565.44 and 254.60 is: 351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.12 : 565.44 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.12/565.44 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.12x = 565.44 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.12x = 143,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,961.02/410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.02

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