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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.07, 572.94 and 257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.07, 572.94 and 257.73 is: 355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.07 : 572.94 = 257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.07/572.94 = 257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.07x = 572.94 × 257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.07x = 147,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,663.83/415.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.76

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