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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 572.88 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 572.88 and 260.16 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 572.88 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/572.88 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 572.88 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 149,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,040.46/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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