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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 572.02 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 572.02 and 259.34 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 572.02 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/572.02 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 572.02 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 148,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,347.67/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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