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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.30, 572.99 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.30, 572.99 and 258.05 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.30 : 572.99 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.30/572.99 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.30x = 572.99 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.30x = 147,859.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,859.28/415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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