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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.06, 566.90 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.06, 566.90 and 255.54 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.06 : 566.90 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.06/566.90 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.06x = 566.90 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.06x = 144,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,865.63/411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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