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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.54, 569.38 and 257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.54, 569.38 and 257.26 is: 355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.54 : 569.38 = 257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.54/569.38 = 257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.54x = 569.38 × 257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.54x = 146,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,478.70/412.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.07

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