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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.34, 568.85 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.34, 568.85 and 254.93 is: 351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.34 : 568.85 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.34/568.85 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.34x = 568.85 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.34x = 145,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,012.81/412.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.69

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