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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 569.12 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 569.12 and 255.03 is: 352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 569.12 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/569.12 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 569.12 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 145,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,142.67/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.14

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