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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 571.92 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 571.92 and 309.72 is: 427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 571.92 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/571.92 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 571.92 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 177,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,135.06/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.49

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