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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413, 569.94 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413, 569.94 and 257.84 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 569.94 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/569.94 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 569.94 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 146,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,953.33/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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