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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.67, 569.40 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.67, 569.40 and 255.44 is: 352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.67 : 569.40 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.67/569.40 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.67x = 569.40 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.67x = 145,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,447.54/412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.45

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