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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 570.75 and 256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 570.75 and 256.29 is: 353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 570.75 = 256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/570.75 = 256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 570.75 × 256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 146,277.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,277.52/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.71

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