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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 569.34 and 257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 569.34 and 257.16 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 569.34 = 257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/569.34 = 257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 569.34 × 257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 146,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,411.47/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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