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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.43, 574.56 and 259.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.43, 574.56 and 259.00 is: 357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.43 : 574.56 = 259.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.43/574.56 = 259.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.43x = 574.56 × 259.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.43x = 148,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,809.60/416.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.35

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