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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.42, 567.57 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.42, 567.57 and 256.14 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.42 : 567.57 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.42/567.57 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.42x = 567.57 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.42x = 145,377.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,377.38/411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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