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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.23, 571.37 and 254.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.23, 571.37 and 254.65 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.23 : 571.37 = 254.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.23/571.37 = 254.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.23x = 571.37 × 254.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.23x = 145,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,499.37/414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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