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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 571.60 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 571.60 and 256.70 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 571.60 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/571.60 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 571.60 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 146,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,729.72/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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