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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.81, 572.48 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.81, 572.48 and 257.55 is: 355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.81 : 572.48 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.81/572.48 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.81x = 572.48 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.81x = 147,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,442.22/414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.45

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