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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412, 568.56 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412, 568.56 and 256.96 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 568.56 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/568.56 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 568.56 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 146,097.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,097.18/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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