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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.80, 571.04 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.80, 571.04 and 258.52 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.80 : 571.04 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.80/571.04 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.80x = 571.04 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.80x = 147,625.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,625.26/413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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