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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.26, 572.00 and 321.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.26, 572.00 and 321.31 is: 443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.26 : 572.00 = 321.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.26/572.00 = 321.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.26x = 572.00 × 321.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.26x = 183,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,788.43/414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.66

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