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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.53, 572.06 and 257.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.53, 572.06 and 257.19 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.53 : 572.06 = 257.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.53/572.06 = 257.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.53x = 572.06 × 257.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.53x = 147,128.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,128.11/414.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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