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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.87, 568.28 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.87, 568.28 and 254.53 is: 351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.87 : 568.28 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.87/568.28 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.87x = 568.28 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.87x = 144,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,644.31/411.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.19

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