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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.11, 570.87 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.11, 570.87 and 289.58 is: 399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.11 : 570.87 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.11/570.87 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.11x = 570.87 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.11x = 165,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,312.53/414.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.20

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