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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.67, 575.02 and 257.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.67, 575.02 and 257.19 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.67 : 575.02 = 257.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.67/575.02 = 257.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.67x = 575.02 × 257.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.67x = 147,888.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,888.11/416.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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