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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.03, 568.70 and 256.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.03, 568.70 and 256.75 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 568.70 = 256.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/568.70 = 256.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 568.70 × 256.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 146,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,013.73/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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