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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.97, 571.48 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.97, 571.48 and 290.28 is: 400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.97 : 571.48 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.97/571.48 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.97x = 571.48 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.97x = 165,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,889.21/413.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.73

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