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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 573.66 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 573.66 and 258.39 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 573.66 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/573.66 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 573.66 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 148,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,228.01/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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