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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.81, 570.91 and 256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.81, 570.91 and 256.57 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.81 : 570.91 = 256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.81/570.91 = 256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.81x = 570.91 × 256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.81x = 146,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,474.24/413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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