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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.11, 571.35 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.11, 571.35 and 256.88 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.11 : 571.35 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.11/571.35 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.11x = 571.35 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.11x = 146,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,765.53/414.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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