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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.45, 569.31 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.45, 569.31 and 255.13 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.45 : 569.31 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.45/569.31 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.45x = 569.31 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.45x = 145,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,248.06/412.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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