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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.32, 570.18 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.32, 570.18 and 256 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.32 : 570.18 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.32/570.18 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.32x = 570.18 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.32x = 145,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,966.08/413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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