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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.13, 574.29 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.13, 574.29 and 258.90 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.13 : 574.29 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.13/574.29 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.13x = 574.29 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.13x = 148,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,683.68/416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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