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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.11, 576.81 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.11, 576.81 and 258.45 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.11 : 576.81 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.11/576.81 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.11x = 576.81 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.11x = 149,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,076.54/418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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