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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.17, 574.32 and 258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.17, 574.32 and 258.82 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.17 : 574.32 = 258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.17/574.32 = 258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.17x = 574.32 × 258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.17x = 148,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,642.63/416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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