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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 573.22 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 573.22 and 258.02 is: 356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 573.22 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/573.22 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 573.22 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 147,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,902.22/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.00

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