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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.16, 569.57 and 255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.16, 569.57 and 255.70 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.16 : 569.57 = 255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.16/569.57 = 255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.16x = 569.57 × 255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.16x = 145,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,638.26/413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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