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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.44, 571.86 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.44, 571.86 and 257 is: 354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.44 : 571.86 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.44/571.86 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.44x = 571.86 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.44x = 146,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,968.02/414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.62

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