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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 573.82 and 260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 573.82 and 260.60 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 573.82 = 260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/573.82 = 260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 573.82 × 260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 149,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,537.49/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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