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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.48, 567.50 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.48, 567.50 and 254.04 is: 350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.48 : 567.50 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.48/567.50 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.48x = 567.50 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.48x = 144,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,167.70/411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.36

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