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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.73, 571.22 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.73, 571.22 and 256.56 is: 354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.73 : 571.22 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.73/571.22 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.73x = 571.22 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.73x = 146,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,550.92/413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.22

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