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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.21, 567.69 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.21, 567.69 and 253.89 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.21 : 567.69 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.21/567.69 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.21x = 567.69 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.21x = 144,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,130.81/411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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