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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 571.37 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 571.37 and 302.02 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 571.37 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/571.37 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 571.37 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 172,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,562.23/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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