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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.59, 568.22 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.59, 568.22 and 254.27 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.59 : 568.22 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.59/568.22 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.59x = 568.22 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.59x = 144,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,481.45/411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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