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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.50, 569.02 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.50, 569.02 and 255.22 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 569.02 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/569.02 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 569.02 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 145,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,225.28/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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