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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.33, 575.87 and 259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.33, 575.87 and 259.99 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.33 : 575.87 = 259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.33/575.87 = 259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.33x = 575.87 × 259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.33x = 149,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,717.70/417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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