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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 570.72 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 570.72 and 295.92 is: 408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 570.72 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/570.72 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 570.72 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 168,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,887.46/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.06

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