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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 568.78 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 568.78 and 254.69 is: 351.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 568.78 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/568.78 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 568.78 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 144,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,865.41/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.53

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