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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.23, 571.93 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.23, 571.93 and 290.16 is: 400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.23 : 571.93 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.23/571.93 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.23x = 571.93 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.23x = 165,950.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,950.48/414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.63

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