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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 569.88 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 569.88 and 255.60 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 569.88 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/569.88 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 569.88 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 145,661.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,661.33/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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