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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.35, 570.86 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.35, 570.86 and 258.19 is: 356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.35 : 570.86 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.35/570.86 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.35x = 570.86 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.35x = 147,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,388.59/413.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.57

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