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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 567.78 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 567.78 and 254.04 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 567.78 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/567.78 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 567.78 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 144,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,238.83/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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