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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 575.17 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 575.17 and 259.68 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 575.17 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/575.17 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 575.17 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 149,360.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,360.15/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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