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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.78, 569.80 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.78, 569.80 and 255.44 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.78 : 569.80 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.78/569.80 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.78x = 569.80 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.78x = 145,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,549.71/412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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