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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 572.63 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 572.63 and 257.56 is: 355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 572.63 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/572.63 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 572.63 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 147,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,483.86/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.31

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