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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 571.22 and 258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 571.22 and 258.64 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 571.22 = 258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/571.22 = 258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 571.22 × 258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 147,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,740.34/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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