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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 570.11 and 386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 570.11 and 386.15 is: 531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 570.11 = 386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/570.11 = 386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 570.11 × 386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 220,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,143.20/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.63

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