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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 567.78 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 567.78 and 254.10 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 567.78 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/567.78 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 567.78 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 144,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,272.90/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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