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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 571.28 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 571.28 and 256.62 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 571.28 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/571.28 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 571.28 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 146,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,599.02/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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