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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.42, 570.38 and 258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.42, 570.38 and 258.26 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.42 : 570.38 = 258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.42/570.38 = 258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.42x = 570.38 × 258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.42x = 147,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,306.34/413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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