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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 571.36 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 571.36 and 258.72 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 571.36 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/571.36 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 571.36 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 147,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,822.26/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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