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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.36, 571.18 and 296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.36, 571.18 and 296.72 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.36 : 571.18 = 296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.36/571.18 = 296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.36x = 571.18 × 296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.36x = 169,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,480.53/413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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