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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.03, 567.38 and 253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.03, 567.38 and 253.69 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.03 : 567.38 = 253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.03/567.38 = 253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.03x = 567.38 × 253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.03x = 143,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,936.90/411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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