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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.85, 569.49 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.85, 569.49 and 255.44 is: 352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.85 : 569.49 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.85/569.49 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.85x = 569.49 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.85x = 145,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,470.53/412.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.36

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