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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.21, 569.07 and 254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.21, 569.07 and 254.89 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.21 : 569.07 = 254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.21/569.07 = 254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.21x = 569.07 × 254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.21x = 145,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,050.25/412.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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