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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.50, 618.72 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.50, 618.72 and 256.78 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.50 : 618.72 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.50/618.72 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.50x = 618.72 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.50x = 158,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,874.92/413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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