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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.96, 573.86 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.96, 573.86 and 258.50 is: 356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.96 : 573.86 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.96/573.86 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.96x = 573.86 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.96x = 148,344.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,344.89/415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.63

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