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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.07, 572.76 and 257.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.07, 572.76 and 257.93 is: 355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.07 : 572.76 = 257.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.07/572.76 = 257.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.07x = 572.76 × 257.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.07x = 147,731.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,731.99/415.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.92

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