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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.71, 569.78 and 255.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.71, 569.78 and 255.41 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.71 : 569.78 = 255.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.71/569.78 = 255.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.71x = 569.78 × 255.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.71x = 145,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,523.38/412.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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