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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 568.82 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 568.82 and 254.94 is: 351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 568.82 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/568.82 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 568.82 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 145,014.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,014.97/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.74

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