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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.47, 615.66 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.47, 615.66 and 254.73 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.47 : 615.66 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.47/615.66 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.47x = 615.66 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.47x = 156,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,827.07/411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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