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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.74, 568.26 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.74, 568.26 and 254.45 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.74 : 568.26 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.74/568.26 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.74x = 568.26 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.74x = 144,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,592.96/411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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