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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 568.51 and 254.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 568.51 and 254.65 is: 351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 568.51 = 254.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/568.51 = 254.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 568.51 × 254.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 144,771.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,771.07/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.37

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