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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.45, 570.38 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.45, 570.38 and 256.04 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.45 : 570.38 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.45/570.38 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.45x = 570.38 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.45x = 146,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,042.16/413.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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