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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 573.50 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 573.50 and 258.41 is: 356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 573.50 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/573.50 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 573.50 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 148,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,193.98/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.45

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