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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.87, 572.56 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.87, 572.56 and 257.52 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.87 : 572.56 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.87/572.56 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.87x = 572.56 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.87x = 147,445.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,445.65/414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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