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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 569.18 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 569.18 and 255.36 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 569.18 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/569.18 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 569.18 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 145,345.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,345.80/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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