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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 568.50 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 568.50 and 254.84 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 568.50 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/568.50 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 568.50 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 144,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,873.70/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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