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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 570.50 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 570.50 and 256.04 is: 353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 570.50 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/570.50 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 570.50 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 146,070.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,070.82/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.27

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