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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.57, 567.72 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.57, 567.72 and 254.28 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.57 : 567.72 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.57/567.72 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.57x = 567.72 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.57x = 144,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,359.84/411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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