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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.90, 568.16 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.90, 568.16 and 254.58 is: 351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.90 : 568.16 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.90/568.16 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.90x = 568.16 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.90x = 144,642.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,642.17/411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.16

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