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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.22, 574.22 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.22, 574.22 and 258.80 is: 357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.22 : 574.22 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.22/574.22 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.22x = 574.22 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.22x = 148,603.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,603.97/416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.03

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