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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.27, 570.54 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.27, 570.54 and 255.96 is: 353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.27 : 570.54 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.27/570.54 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.27x = 570.54 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.27x = 146,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,036.38/413.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.37

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