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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.05, 571.74 and 289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.05, 571.74 and 289.95 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.05 : 571.74 = 289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.05/571.74 = 289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.05x = 571.74 × 289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.05x = 165,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,776.01/414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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