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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 568.24 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 568.24 and 256.48 is: 353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 568.24 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/568.24 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 568.24 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 145,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,742.20/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.88

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