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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.16, 567.72 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.16, 567.72 and 253.87 is: 350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.16 : 567.72 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.16/567.72 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.16x = 567.72 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.16x = 144,127.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,127.08/411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.54

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