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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.08, 574 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.08, 574 and 258.56 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.08 : 574 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.08/574 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.08x = 574 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.08x = 148,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,413.44/416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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