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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.17, 567.33 and 253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.17, 567.33 and 253.93 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.17 : 567.33 = 253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.17/567.33 = 253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.17x = 567.33 × 253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.17x = 144,064.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,064.87/411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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