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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 570.36 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 570.36 and 297.40 is: 409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 570.36 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/570.36 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 570.36 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 169,625.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,625.06/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.68

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