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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 573.51 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 573.51 and 258.24 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 573.51 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/573.51 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 573.51 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 148,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,103.22/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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