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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.21, 567.63 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.21, 567.63 and 253.87 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.21 : 567.63 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.21/567.63 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.21x = 567.63 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.21x = 144,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,102.96/411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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