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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 567.84 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 567.84 and 256.20 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 567.84 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/567.84 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 567.84 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 145,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,480.61/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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