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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.66, 569.81 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.66, 569.81 and 257.46 is: 355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.66 : 569.81 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.66/569.81 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.66x = 569.81 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.66x = 146,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,703.28/412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.51

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