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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 572.01 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 572.01 and 256.98 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 572.01 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/572.01 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 572.01 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 146,995.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,995.13/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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