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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.81, 569.84 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.81, 569.84 and 255.47 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.81 : 569.84 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.81/569.84 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.81x = 569.84 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.81x = 145,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,576.10/412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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