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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 570.90 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 570.90 and 258.76 is: 357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 570.90 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/570.90 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 570.90 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 147,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,726.08/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.21

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