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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.33, 567.62 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.33, 567.62 and 254.03 is: 350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.33 : 567.62 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.33/567.62 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.33x = 567.62 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.33x = 144,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,188.40/411.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.54

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