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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 570.47 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 570.47 and 256.22 is: 353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 570.47 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/570.47 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 570.47 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 146,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,165.04/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.43

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