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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 570.96 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 570.96 and 374.40 is: 516.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 570.96 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/570.96 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 570.96 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 213,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,767.42/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.35

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