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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.31, 573.17 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.31, 573.17 and 258.05 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.31 : 573.17 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.31/573.17 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.31x = 573.17 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.31x = 147,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,902.36/415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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