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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.59, 573.48 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.59, 573.48 and 258.21 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.59 : 573.48 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.59/573.48 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.59x = 573.48 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.59x = 148,078.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,078.27/415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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