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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 568.95 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 568.95 and 257 is: 354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 568.95 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/568.95 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 568.95 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 146,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,220.15/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.66

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