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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 574.68 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 574.68 and 259.08 is: 357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 574.68 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/574.68 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 574.68 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 148,888.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,888.09/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.46

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