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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 571.26 and 315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 571.26 and 315.76 is: 435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 571.26 = 315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/571.26 = 315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 571.26 × 315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 180,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,381.06/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.66

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