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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 568.01 and 254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 568.01 and 254.29 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 568.01 = 254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/568.01 = 254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 568.01 × 254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 144,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,437.99/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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