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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 571.68 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 571.68 and 296.34 is: 409.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 571.68 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/571.68 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 571.68 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 169,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,411.65/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.09

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