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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.09, 568.53 and 254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.09, 568.53 and 254.62 is: 351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.09 : 568.53 = 254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.09/568.53 = 254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.09x = 568.53 × 254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.09x = 144,759.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,759.11/412.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.28

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