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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.15, 567.13 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.15, 567.13 and 253.83 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.15 : 567.13 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.15/567.13 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.15x = 567.13 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.15x = 143,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,953.34/411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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