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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 573.48 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 573.48 and 256.06 is: 353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 573.48 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/573.48 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 573.48 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 146,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,845.29/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.33

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