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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.49, 573.42 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.49, 573.42 and 258.08 is: 356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.49 : 573.42 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.49/573.42 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.49x = 573.42 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.49x = 147,985.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,985.37/415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.17

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