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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.22, 567.57 and 253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.22, 567.57 and 253.99 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.22 : 567.57 = 253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.22/567.57 = 253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.22x = 567.57 × 253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.22x = 144,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,157.10/411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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