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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.65, 568.18 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.65, 568.18 and 254.42 is: 351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.65 : 568.18 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.65/568.18 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.65x = 568.18 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.65x = 144,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,553.51/411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.16

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