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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.32, 567.48 and 253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.32, 567.48 and 253.79 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.32 : 567.48 = 253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.32/567.48 = 253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.32x = 567.48 × 253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.32x = 144,017.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,017.91/411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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