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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.91, 574.06 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.91, 574.06 and 258.44 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.91 : 574.06 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.91/574.06 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.91x = 574.06 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.91x = 148,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,360.99/415.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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