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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.32, 565.60 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.32, 565.60 and 254.80 is: 351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.32 : 565.60 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.32/565.60 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.32x = 565.60 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.32x = 144,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,114.88/410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.23

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