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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.06, 570.13 and 255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.06, 570.13 and 255.71 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.06 : 570.13 = 255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.06/570.13 = 255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.06x = 570.13 × 255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.06x = 145,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,788.73/413.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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