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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.33, 571.59 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.33, 571.59 and 256.92 is: 354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.33 : 571.59 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.33/571.59 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.33x = 571.59 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.33x = 146,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,850.76/414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.43

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