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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.54, 567.80 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.54, 567.80 and 254.20 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.54 : 567.80 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.54/567.80 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.54x = 567.80 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.54x = 144,334.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,334.76/411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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