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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.51, 571.25 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.51, 571.25 and 289.58 is: 400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.51 : 571.25 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.51/571.25 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.51x = 571.25 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.51x = 165,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,420.44/413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.04

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