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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.19, 572.94 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.19, 572.94 and 257.78 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.19 : 572.94 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.19/572.94 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.19x = 572.94 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.19x = 147,692.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,692.47/415.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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