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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.43, 573.16 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.43, 573.16 and 258.18 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.43 : 573.16 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.43/573.16 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.43x = 573.16 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.43x = 147,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,978.45/415.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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