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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.19, 570.19 and 255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.19, 570.19 and 255.78 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.19 : 570.19 = 255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.19/570.19 = 255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.19x = 570.19 × 255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.19x = 145,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,839.07/413.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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