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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.43, 571.79 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.43, 571.79 and 257.18 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.43 : 571.79 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.43/571.79 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.43x = 571.79 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.43x = 147,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,048.81/414.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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