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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.04, 575.22 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.04, 575.22 and 259.54 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.04 : 575.22 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.04/575.22 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.04x = 575.22 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.04x = 149,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,292.60/417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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