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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 569.71 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 569.71 and 255.54 is: 352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 569.71 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/569.71 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 569.71 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 145,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,584.38/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.66

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