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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.02, 569.46 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.02, 569.46 and 257.50 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.02 : 569.46 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.02/569.46 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.02x = 569.46 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.02x = 146,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,635.95/413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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