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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 573 and 260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 573 and 260 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 573 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/573 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 573 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 148,980
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,980/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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