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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.42, 567.63 and 256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.42, 567.63 and 256.26 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.42 : 567.63 = 256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.42/567.63 = 256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.42x = 567.63 × 256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.42x = 145,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,460.86/411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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