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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 567.84 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 567.84 and 254.12 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 567.84 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/567.84 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 567.84 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 144,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,299.50/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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