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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.55, 568.32 and 394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.55, 568.32 and 394.53 is: 542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.55 : 568.32 = 394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.55/568.32 = 394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.55x = 568.32 × 394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.55x = 224,219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,219.29/413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.18

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