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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.51, 570.78 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.51, 570.78 and 256.23 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.51 : 570.78 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.51/570.78 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.51x = 570.78 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.51x = 146,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,250.96/413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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