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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 572.44 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 572.44 and 259.56 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 572.44 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/572.44 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 572.44 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 148,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,582.53/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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