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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 568.41 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 568.41 and 256.74 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 568.41 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/568.41 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 568.41 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 145,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,933.58/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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