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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.37, 572.99 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.37, 572.99 and 258.03 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.37 : 572.99 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.37/572.99 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.37x = 572.99 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.37x = 147,847.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,847.32/415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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