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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 573.48 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 573.48 and 258.20 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 573.48 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/573.48 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 573.48 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 148,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,072.54/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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