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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 577.22 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 577.22 and 258.66 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 577.22 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/577.22 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 577.22 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 149,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,302.43/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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