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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 573.01 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 573.01 and 259.88 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 573.01 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/573.01 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 573.01 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 148,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,910.32/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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