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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.73, 570.83 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.73, 570.83 and 256.50 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.73 : 570.83 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.73/570.83 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.73x = 570.83 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.73x = 146,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,418.54/413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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