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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.02, 569.83 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.02, 569.83 and 257.76 is: 355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.02 : 569.83 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.02/569.83 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.02x = 569.83 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.02x = 146,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,879.38/413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.62

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