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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.25, 570.68 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.25, 570.68 and 289.71 is: 399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.25 : 570.68 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.25/570.68 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.25x = 570.68 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.25x = 165,331.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,331.70/414.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.11

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