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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.43, 570.38 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.43, 570.38 and 258.27 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.43 : 570.38 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.43/570.38 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.43x = 570.38 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.43x = 147,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,310.75/413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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