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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.45, 567.93 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.45, 567.93 and 254.13 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.45 : 567.93 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.45/567.93 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.45x = 567.93 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.45x = 144,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,328.05/411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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