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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.14, 620.52 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.14, 620.52 and 292.16 is: 437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.14 : 620.52 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.14/620.52 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.14x = 620.52 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.14x = 181,288.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,288.02/414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.75

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