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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 577.16 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 577.16 and 258.80 is: 357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 577.16 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/577.16 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 577.16 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 149,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,366.89/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.01

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