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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 568.80 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 568.80 and 256.92 is: 354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 568.80 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/568.80 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 568.80 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 146,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,136.10/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.63

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