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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.77, 570.81 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.77, 570.81 and 256.36 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.77 : 570.81 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.77/570.81 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.77x = 570.81 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.77x = 146,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,330.96/413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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