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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.25, 567.65 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.25, 567.65 and 251.80 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.25 : 567.65 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.25/567.65 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.25x = 567.65 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.25x = 142,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,934.27/411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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