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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 568.17 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 568.17 and 254.39 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 568.17 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/568.17 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 568.17 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 144,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,536.77/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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