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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.12, 573.03 and 257.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.12, 573.03 and 257.79 is: 355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.12 : 573.03 = 257.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.12/573.03 = 257.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.12x = 573.03 × 257.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.12x = 147,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,721.40/415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.85

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