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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.67, 568.02 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.67, 568.02 and 254.44 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.67 : 568.02 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.67/568.02 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.67x = 568.02 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.67x = 144,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,524.17/411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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