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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 571.28 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 571.28 and 258.60 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 571.28 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/571.28 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 571.28 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 147,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,733.01/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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