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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 570.51 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 570.51 and 393.84 is: 542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 570.51 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/570.51 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 570.51 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 224,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,689.66/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.26

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