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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 567.30 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 567.30 and 255.72 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 567.30 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/567.30 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 567.30 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 145,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,069.96/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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