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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.03, 572.75 and 259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.03, 572.75 and 259.75 is: 358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.03 : 572.75 = 259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.03/572.75 = 259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.03x = 572.75 × 259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.03x = 148,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,771.81/415.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.46

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