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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.14, 569.88 and 255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.14, 569.88 and 255.85 is: 352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.14 : 569.88 = 255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.14/569.88 = 255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.14x = 569.88 × 255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.14x = 145,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,803.80/413.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.92

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