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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.01, 574.02 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.01, 574.02 and 258.68 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.01 : 574.02 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.01/574.02 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.01x = 574.02 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.01x = 148,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,488.93/416.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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