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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.55, 567.43 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.55, 567.43 and 256.03 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.55 : 567.43 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.55/567.43 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.55x = 567.43 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.55x = 145,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,279.10/411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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