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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.87, 569.61 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.87, 569.61 and 255.45 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.87 : 569.61 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.87/569.61 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.87x = 569.61 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.87x = 145,509.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,509.01/412.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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