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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.05, 566.75 and 255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.05, 566.75 and 255.53 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.05 : 566.75 = 255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.05/566.75 = 255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.05x = 566.75 × 255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.05x = 144,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,820.35/411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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