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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.30, 571.58 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.30, 571.58 and 289.92 is: 399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.30 : 571.58 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.30/571.58 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.30x = 571.58 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.30x = 165,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,712.47/414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.98

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