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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.76, 569.54 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.76, 569.54 and 257.51 is: 355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.76 : 569.54 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.76/569.54 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.76x = 569.54 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.76x = 146,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,660.04/412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.32

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